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Smallpox
The smallpox epidemic struck Boston in 1721 was one of the most deadly of the century in America. Over half of Boston was infected and 844 people were reported to have died. -
The French and Indian War
The French and Indian war was fought between the British and the French. This war was caused because of conflicting claims of the ownership over land and waterways. The Treaty of Paris is what finally ended this seven year long war. -
The Sugar Act
The Sugar act put taxes on sugar, molasses, and other goods imported from non-British Caribbean sources. This taxation without representation made the colonists worry that the government would get too confident and powerful. -
The American Revolution
The American Revolution was a political and military conflict caused when the British North American colonies rejected its rule. The protest was caused by the colonists being taxed without representation. An example of these protests include boycotting. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp act forced the colonists to pay taxes on paper documents and other printed goods. It was a direct tax imposed by the British without the representation of the people. This act along with others, caused a lot of conflict and protests. -
The Townshend Act
To help pay the government expenses for the American colonies, parliament passed the Townshend acts which put taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. In response, the colonists decided to stop the purchase of these items. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a deadly riot on King Street in Boston. This riot was between the colonists and the British Soldiers. This happened because the colonists were angry about the Townshend acts. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a protest against British Parliaments tax on tea. The American colonists did not believe the taxes on the tea was fair during the time of the French and Indian war. The protesters boarded the ships and threw chests of tea into the Boston harbor. -
The Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable acts were five acts that the British Parliament had passed as punishment for the Boston Tea Party. These acts were the Boston Port Act, the Massachusetts Government Act, the Administration of Justice Act, the Quartering Act, and the Quebec Act. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord marked the beginning of the American war of independence. In this battle, the Massachusetts colonists fought the British. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a document that declared the independence of the 13 colonies from Great Britain. -
Shay's Rebellion
Shay's rebellion was a series of attacks on government properties in Massachusetts. It was caused by a debt crisis and aggressive tax collection. -
Washington's Inauguration
George Washington was selected as President of the United States in 1789.